If things continue to develop like this, this is unacceptable!
"Sir, you..."
Mi Zhu was about to offer some advice to Sun Jian when Yao Tianzheng stopped him.
Yao Tianzheng shook his head at Mi Zhu and gave him a look, indicating that he should trust Sun Jian.
Based on my repeated understanding of Sun Jian, he was not the kind of person who acted blindly, knowingly doing something impossible.
On the contrary, when he does something or says something that is hard to understand, it means that he has a very high chance of winning.
No matter how difficult this matter may seem on the surface!
He often manages to create miracles that exceed everyone's imagination.
From the day he met Sun Jian until now, Yao Tianzheng has always firmly believed this.
Sun Jian stepped onto the top of the artificial rainmaking vehicle and said loudly, "Alright, since everyone agrees, I will first assign everyone this task, and then I will tell you what I will do next afterward!"
"Li Kuangyou, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, you will lead five captains to the West Gate and await orders!"
"Lin Chengdu, Chief Clerk of the Ministry of Justice, you will lead five captains to the East Gate and await orders!"
"Fang Wenyue, the Vice Minister of Rites, proceed to the North Gate..."
"Honglu...go to Baima Gate..."
"The rest of you shall stay with me at the East Gate and await orders!"
Sun Jian dispatched different officials to all three major city gates and eight minor gates, except for the East Gate, sending out a total of 11 people.
Of these eleven people, apart from Fu Hui, the Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, and Li Heng, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, the other nine were officials who had previously opposed Sun Jian.
They all looked surprised, wondering what Sun Jian's intentions were.
Not to mention them, even Yao Tianzheng and the others looked puzzled.
Why did Sun Jian send all the officials who were "doing bad things" to other gates, while leaving most of the people loyal to him at the East Gate?
Most importantly, if they knew from the beginning that they needed to send this group away, why didn't they make arrangements beforehand? Instead, they gathered people at the East Gate first and then distributed them away. Isn't that just pointless?
"Lord Sun, have you finished making arrangements?"
The number one traitor, Li Kuangyou, the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, looked at Sun Jian with a mocking expression and gave a perfunctory bow: "May I ask, Lord Sun, can you now speak frankly about the purpose of ordering me to go to the West Gate?"
Sun Jian didn't bother with this guy, but instead looked at Li You and Li Mu, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.
"General Li You, General Li Mu!"
"Your subordinate is here!"
Li You and Li Mu clasped their hands in a respectful gesture, awaiting Sun Jian's orders.
After a considerable delay, the people outside the East Gate are now getting restless, and the rain-seeking ritual needs to be carried out as soon as possible.
Sun Jian no longer hesitated and said directly: "Except for the officers and soldiers who are responsible for maintaining order, you two should immediately order the Imperial Guards and the Left and Right Guards to assemble in front of my carriage!"
"I obey!"
Upon receiving Sun Jian's order, the two immediately beat the drums to gather the remaining soldiers.
During this brief respite, Sun Jian put on the super megaphone he had previously redeemed with system points.
In a short while, about six thousand soldiers had been assembled, all their eyes fixed on Sun Jian, waiting for him to give orders.
Everyone knew that Sun Jian was the Commander-in-Chief of the Tiger Warriors.
Although they are not from the same department, they are both part of the emperor's army, one internal and two external!
They had long heard of Sun Jian's deeds, achievements, and victories; they were very familiar with him.
The soldiers' views were completely different from those of the factional struggles in the court. Whether they were the Imperial Guard or the Imperial Bodyguard, they were soldiers who had served in the army for many years and naturally admired the strong, especially someone like Sun Jian who possessed strategic skills, knew military tactics, and was also highly skilled in martial arts!
Although it was the first time many soldiers had met Sun Jian, their admiration for him was as boundless as a surging river!
To be commanded by Sun Jian was an honor they considered the greatest of honors!
At this moment, the sound of drums and the assembling of troops naturally attracted many people. Not to mention those far away, at least those nearby thought that the government was about to start distributing relief grain and money, and they all rushed to different relief centers.
However, each relief station was surrounded by soldiers, and after being reprimanded, the people all retreated.
But they didn't understand why the court was suddenly gathering troops without providing money or food.
This was exactly the effect Sun Jian wanted. Ignoring the bewildered civilians, he focused his gaze and addressed the six thousand soldiers below the platform in a loud voice: "Soldiers!"
"Let me ask you!"
"What is a family? What is a country?"
"And what is the point of joining the army?!"
Thanks to the super megaphone provided by the system, Sun Jian's voice was not only loud but also powerful.
More than 6,000 soldiers gathered together, and even the soldiers at the very back could hear Sun Jian’s words very clearly.
People began to answer, some saying home is a sanctuary, others saying home is a haven of gentle comfort, a place to rest and recuperate.
As for what constitutes a nation, almost everyone's answer is the same: if home is a place of refuge, then the nation is the shelter that protects that place.
Without a country, how can one have a home?
"General! We join the army to protect our country!"
"Yes, General! Serving as a soldier not only allows you to protect your country, but also to achieve merit, bring glory to your family, and protect your descendants!"
"General! We are willing to risk our lives and shed our blood!"
...
Sun Jian listened to the answers from the generals and soldiers below the stage and nodded in approval with a serious expression.
"well!"
"You are all brave warriors who fought for me. Those who can stand here today are the best of the best and the bravest of the brave!"
"Truly worthy of being called a fine young man of our Great Gan!"
"I have something to say; all troops, listen attentively!"
Upon hearing Sun Jian's words, all the soldiers fell silent, awaiting his instructions.
But apart from the soldiers and Li You and Li Mu, everyone else had their eyebrows furrowed to the sky.
What on earth is this brat Sun Jian up to?
They just assigned us to other departments, and now they're giving us a lecture here?
What exactly does he want us to do?
Could it be that the soldiers are to lead the way in catching locusts, thereby incentivizing the people?
Sun Jian didn't care what these people were thinking and continued to shout, "Soldiers, every word you said earlier has touched my heart."
"You are absolutely right! To be a soldier, one must not only be brave, but also keep one's word and act decisively! One must also have the will to face death without fear!"
"Defending the country and protecting the homeland comes first, killing enemies and achieving meritorious deeds comes last, and protecting future generations comes last!"
"The Jingzhao region is currently plagued by locusts. It is time for me to fight for my life, to make contributions, and to defend our country! I need you, and this country needs you even more!"
As Sun Jian spoke, he suddenly remembered a line of poetry from his previous life that perfectly captured the current situation, and he immediately recited it!
"Soldiers!"
"Green hills everywhere bury loyal bones; why must they be wrapped in horsehide to return home?"
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